That's... [That's a lot to take in. And he'd normally have shaken his head again, laughed it off, gently. But not here. Not now.] Thank you. It does mean a lot to hear that.

[From just the little bit he's heard about the other man's life, it means a lot. Frankly, Shiro doesn't know why that would be, either. It's not the first time it's happened. He just tries to be kind. Maybe that's enough?]

[He looks away for a second, to wave to someone else he knows, and when he looks back... oh. Uh oh. It doesn't look like his friend is on this planet for a second here. He shifts his weight forward a bit, more to one side than approaching from the front - he'd like to reach a hand out, but holds back. Just in case.]

Hey. [There's a lull in the music. He can speak quietly.] Astarion - hey. You - need to get some air? I think I could use some.